Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 1254. Estimate CHF200. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Phalanna. First half of the 4th century BC. Trichalkon (Bronze, 19mm, 11.38 g 1). Youthful male head to right, perhaps Peloros (?); behind head, Α.
Rev. Φ - ΑΛΑ - ΝΝΑΙΩΝ Head of nymph to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her hair bound in a sakkos tied at the back. Papaevangelou-Genakos 5 var. Rogers 446. A lovely, clear example, one of the finest examples known. Dark brown patina with some golden highlights. Extremely fine.